Battlefords News-Optimist

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It could be a year or two before many of the players at the Battlefords North Stars camp are actually competing for a roster spot, but nonetheless this is an opportunity to impress the coaches.

Thursday was a busy day for the North Battleford Fire and Emergency, as they responded to two motor vehicle accidents. The first was just after 7:30 a.m. when they were called to the junction of highway 40 and 16 East.

Students in the Battlefords and area were able to learn about the possibilities awaiting them after graduation last week during two separate events.

As signs of spring slowly appear the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League becomes a priority and baseball fever sets in across the Northwest.

Shortly before 2 p.m. Monday, North Battleford Fire and Emergency Services responded to a house call at 1332 96th street in North Battleford.

Codie Prevost and his band will be performing at the Bourdage Cameron Arena in Spiritwood April 30. The concernt is sponsored by the Northern Lakes Health Committee and proceeds will go towards doctor recruitment in Spiritwood.

It?s March and I?m tired of comfort food. I?ve craved enough salty, fatty snacks to last a year and although I want to bake and eat batches of cupcakes I don?t really want to eat batches of cupcakes.

Every athlete likely has had to show some level of perseverance during their playing careers and North Battleford's Fraser Allan has been all but too familiar with that tactic during his university hockey career.

The Community Initiatives Fund (CIF) recently awarded $32,470 to the Blaine Lake Community Fund-Raising Organization to update the Blaine Lake Skating Rink and help reduce its operating costs. Prior to the Oct.